Born a legend. Back to Raise Hell.

Some bikes make history. Others rewrite it. In 1988 and 1989, Willie G. Davidson rode early Fat Boy® prototypes into Daytona, seeking direct feedback from riders and igniting a legacy that would span generations. By 1990, the Fat Boy was born, quickly becoming one of the most legendary models in Harley-Davidson history. Now, 35 years later, the new 2025 Fat Boy® Gray Ghost charges forward, bringing that legacy full circle. Inspired by the riders who made it an icon, this tribute honors the past while the next generation keeps the fire burning.

ICONS COLLECTION | 2025 FAT BOY® GRAY GHOST

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THEN. NOW. FOREVER.

A bike built to make a statement, the Fat Boy® Gray Ghost returns to
honor its past and inspire the future.

Design

The original Fat Boy® set the standard, and the all-new 2025 Fat Boy® Gray Ghost takes it further. Its legendary silver and yellow color scheme returns, now with a stunning mirror-like finish created through an advanced Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process, plus full LED lighting for a bold, modern edge.

Performance

The Fat Boy® Gray Ghost blends classic style with modern power. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Custom V-Twin Engine and timeless round air cleaner give it the perfect mix of muscle and attitude.

Innovation

All the benefits of Rider Safety Enhancements and Ride Modes are hidden in classic cruiser form and managed with intuitive, ergonomic hand controls.

Rider Safety Enhancements

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It’s a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the bike handle traction while you are accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Corner Rider Safety Enhancements, the bike even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.

Expandable Features
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

An anti-lock braking system, or ABS for short, is designed to help prevent skidding when you brake. It keeps wheels from locking up during braking so you can maintain traction with the road surface. With a series of speed sensors, valves, and pumps, it can rapidly “pump” the brakes up to 15 times per second.

Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt down-shift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.

2025 FAT BOY®

Adored since day one, the singular Fat Boy stands out with bright chrome and bold finishes, and now it is better than ever with a big Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Custom V-twin engine.

Fat Boy® Through the Years

Take a ride through 35 years of bold design and legacy shaped by riders. From its 1990 debut to its return in the 2025 Fat Boy Gray Ghost, see how it became one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time.

Horizontal Fat Boy® Timeline
1990 Fat Boy
1990
The Fat Boy® model debuts in one color, Fine Silver Metallic, powered by a rigid-mounted Evolution® V-Twin Engine.
1991 Terminator
1991
Arnold Schwarzenegger rides a Fat Boy® motorcycle in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.”
2000 Engine
2000
The counterbalanced Twin Cam 88B™ engine debuts in Softail® models, including the Fat Boy®.
2005 CVO
2005
The limited-production CVO™ Fat Boy® begins its two-year run with custom styling and a Twin Cam 103™ engine.
2007 Upgrade
2007
New Twin-Cam 96B™ engine, 6-Speed Cruise Drive®, and updated styling including 200 mm rear tire and “bullet hole” wheels.
2016 Fat Boy S
2016
The Fat Boy® S is powered by the Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ engine with Dark Custom™ styling.
2018 Revolution
2018
Redesigned on the new Softail® chassis, with Milwaukee-Eight® engine and bold styling updates.
2025 New Tech
2025
New Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Custom engine powers the bold, tech-enhanced 2025 Fat Boy® Cruiser.
2025 Gray Ghost
2025
Gray Ghost edition adds exclusive Chrome PVD finish, retro styling cues, and yellow highlights.

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